General Academic Texts

An updated edition of this well-established text reflecting recent significant changes and developments in family law in Ireland.

A new textbook for the Care of the Older Person FETAC award 5N2706, covering a wide range of issues related to the care of the older person, while presenting the essential knowledge, skills and competencies required to meet the needs of the older person in a variety of care settings.

A new textbook written for the FETAC modules Care Skills (5N2770) and Care Support (5N0758), introducing the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work effectively in a healthcare setting and to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.

A new textbook based on the revised QQI module (5N0690) introducing the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally within the context of any healthcare setting.

A new textbook based on the revised FETAC module descriptor (5N3734) introducing the knowledge, skill and competence to prevent and control infection in the health services area.

A comprehensive text introducing the principles of effective manual handling, combined with clear guidance on how to design and deliver manual handling instruction for the workplace, within the context of relevant health and safety legislation.

A new textbook based on the revised FETAC module (5N1794) introducing the knowledge, skill and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.

In this book, three design experts examine a range of case studies to explain how design is used in health and medicine-exploring issues such as diverse patient needs, an ageing population and the impact of globalisation on disease.

Updated edition of this popular book introducing human growth and development from conception to old age, with reference to an Irish context.

A guide to the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) setting with a particular focus on social-, legal- and health-related issues within an Irish context.

Full colour, updated 3rd edition of this hugely popular book introducing the concept of human growth and development across the lifespan.